Laboratory Services
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies
Print this pageUpdated Test Information:
| Test Description |
Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibodies
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| Synonym(s) |
Anti Citrullinated Antibody; Anti Citrulline; Anti-CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide); Anti-Citrullinated Ab; Anti-Citrullinated Antibody; Anti-Citrulline Antibody; Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (CCP); CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide); Citrullinated Ab; Citrullinated Antibody |
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| Test ID |
CCP
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| General Information |
Anti-CCP aids in the diagnosis of patients suspected to have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). |
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| Specimen Type |
Serum |
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| Specimen Requirements |
SST |
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| Alternate Specimen Type |
Li‑heparin, K2‑EDTA and K3‑EDTA plasma |
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| Specimen Collection / Processing Instructions |
Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration. |
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| Minimum Sample Volume |
1 mL |
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| Pediatric Min. Volume (if applicable) |
500 uL |
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| Stability |
3 day at 20‑25 °C |
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| Methodology |
Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) |
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| Estimated TAT |
0-2 days |
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| Testing Schedule |
Monday-Saturday |
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| CPT Code(s) |
86200 |
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| Reference Range |
<17 U/mL |
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| Performing Lab |
Incyte Diagnostics |
